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Friday, 1 November 2013

Christmas Star Jar Covers

Those two little stars from my other post have been transformed into these Christmas jam jar covers. And do you know what...? I do believe I have invented this! (Well, not jar covers in general - but these particular star ones).I had the idea for this and thought they must be out there somewhere on the internet. I was sure I'd be able to find a pattern online, but nope! Couldn't find anything similar. (Not saying nothing exists, but I couldn't find it if it does!) So I had to work it out myself.I found a free pattern for the star, but then worked out how to turn it into a circle, then into a jar cover with ruffle.

I'm so pleased with how they turned out - exactly as I had pictured in my head. I especially love the ruffle and the pompom ties!

I think I'll write up a pattern for these, in case anyone feels like making some? They'd be great for Christmas presents, filled with some tasty treats!Edited to add: Tutorial now available here!

Thanks for the comments on my post with the little stars. Chrissie, the cup and saucer are PiP Studio Chinese Rose in Khaki. I have a little cake plate to match the cup pattern. They were presents last year (and I'm hoping for the same in blue for my birthday or Christmas this year!)

8 comments:

Thank you for letting me know about the cup! I'm going to check out the web site...in the meantime, please please share the pattern for those charming jar covers! I have lots of chutneys and jelly to give at Christmas, and these are so festive. Very clever of you to create such a sweet pattern! Chrissie x

This reminded me to tell you about a a Christmas craft tutorial link up that's happening in a couple weeks and I immediately thought of you. It's a cute little project which I'm aiming to take part in. Yum, yum. More deets here - http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.ie/2013/10/craft-bloggers-fancy-christmas-tutorial.html